noun
- scientists or technical experts, especially those engaged in research
Usage: British informal; plural of boffin
Examples
- The government consulted with boffins from various universities about climate change.
- Tech boffins are working on a new smartphone design.
- The space program relies on brilliant boffins to solve complex problems.
- Medical boffins have made significant breakthroughs in cancer research.
- The company hired several boffins to develop their artificial intelligence system.
- Nuclear boffins warned about the potential risks of the new reactor design.